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The League of Women Voters of the Twin Counties conducted a voter registration drive at Southwest Edgecombe High School on October 1st.  Pictured (L-R) are League members Linda Hardy, Pat Adams, Melanie Goff-Bradley, and Georgia Grant, League of Women Voters of the Twin Counties President. On Tuesday, October 7, the LWV of the Twin Counties will meet at 5:45 p.m. in the Warner Room of the Braswell Memorial public library in Rocky Mount.

Nash Community College has named four Student Ambassadors to represent the college throughout the 2014-2015 academic year. The Nash Community College Foundation sponsors the Student Ambassador program for selected individuals who demonstrate leadership, scholarship, and strong written and oral communication skills. This year’s student ambassadors are Shiloh Burch and Kabryn Mattison, Omar Allen and Keith Battle.

The Hospira Foundation recently announced the 10 winners of the third annual Scholarship for Healthcare Education – a global achievement-based scholarship established for children of Hospira employees pursuing health-related fields of study. Recipients were selected on the basis of academic performance, demonstrated leadership and participation in school and community activities.

Dreamweaver Art Show and  Artist Reception Exhibit through Ocbober 31. Reception: Friday October 10, 5:30-7:30pm. For more information about the artist visit www.earthgalleryofart.com
Will West in Concert – Saturday October 18: 8 pm. $11 General Admission (Sales tax included in cost of ticket) *Tickets on sale now. www.willwestmusic.com

Attention: This Sunday, October 12th is homecoming at Beulah Church of Christ. Sunday school begins at 9:45 followed by church service at 11:45. The minister will be Brother Chris Matchem who is a really great speaker and Christian man. Immediately after the service there will be “dinner on the grounds” behind the church. If weather does not permit us to eat outside then it will be held in the fellowship hall across the road in front of the church.

What shall we say to the contemporary liking for psychics? What about the popularity among young people of neo-pagan Wiccan spiritualism? There is hunger for knowledge about the future and the world beyond our natural perceptions. The Bible addresses this craving. There is a liberating way to connect with the other world. There is also one that is improper and ultimately fatal.

Englewood Baptist Church will host the East Coast Women’s Bible Conference on Friday, October 17 and Saturday, October 18.
Friday events will begin at 6:30 p.m. and conclude at 9:30 p.m.
The conference will start back up at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, October 18.

The North Carolina Association of Educators (NCAE) has reorganized.  We were formerly in District 12 but now are in a Region 7A which spreads from Halifax County to Dare County.  Edgecombe-Nash RSP member Laurette Lewis will be the new Treasurer. 
Committee Chairman Charlotte Privott reported on Health and Retirement Issues.

Well, Spring Hope did it again!  The Pumpkin Festival was a great success.  The pumpkins were gigantic and plentiful.  The parade was colorful and well organized.  The marching bands were impressive.  The beauty queens were beautiful.  The vendors were numerous and the food delicious.  The music was great and even the weather cooperated!  Thanks to Spring Hope and The Chamber of Commerce for a job well done!

The race is on!  The 1st Annual Fruit of the Spirit 5K Fun Run and Walk will be Saturday, October 11 with start time at 8:00 am. All proceeds from the race will go to help those in need in our community and support future Stop Hunger Now projects. As this is a community event, no funds from the 5K will be used to support any activities within ROUMC. Even if you do not plan to run come out anyway and cheer on those participating.

Twin County Community Pride, Inc. has announced the Twin County Hall of Fame class of 2014 to be inducted on Thursday, November 20 at Nash Community College.  This year’s class of nine includes educators, historians, merchants, a farmer, a judge, a hospital administrator, two bankers, and elective office holders.    Several of this year’s inductees are veterans and civil rights activists; all are community advocates.

The October 19th concert at Cherry Hill will feature violinist Hye-Jin Kim, who will be accompanied by pianist Thomas Sauer. The concert will include works by Mozart, Ravel, Rorem, and Saint-Saens. Both performers are highly sought after for recitals and concerts throughout the United States and around the world.
Born in Seoul, Korea,  Kim began violin study at the age of 8.

The Rocky Mount Area Chamber of Commerce, Premier Sponsor Suddenlink Communications, and Host Sponsor Nash Community College join together to host the 2014 B2B Showcase. 
Members of the region’s business community will take center stage on Tuesday, October 14th at Nash Community College Business & Industry Center.  Businesses from across the region are expected as exhibitors this year to participate in eastern North Carolina’s longest running business trade show.

RED OAK - Both Northern Nash and Nash Central have lost a slew of talented girls tennis players over the past few seasons -- and some of them are even competing on the collegiate level.
That’s not to say, however, that the programs are devoid of overall skill. The opposite argument could have easily been made during the clubs’ high-powered Big East Conference showdown last Thursday at the Northern Nash High School Courts.

Nash Central High School No. 3 Singles performer Kayle Sharpe returns a backhand during her club’s road team showdown last Thursday against Northern Nash.

Northern Nash’s Sarah Spain concentrates on a backhand return as part of her singles victory during last Thursday afternoon’s home team decision over the Nash Central Lady Bulldogs.

Northern Nash’s Robin Jones delivers a two-handed forehand last Thursday against Nash Central.

Nash Central HIgh School veteran Brianna Eley prepares for a return during the Lady Bulldogs’ road tennis contest last Thursday afternoon at Northern Nash in Red Oak.

ROCKY MOUNT -- Life’s little ups and downs were evident in the past week for the Southern Nash boys soccer team as the Firebirds continue to seek consistency in the competitive Big East Conference.
Southern Nash has displayed plenty of potential through one round of the Big East slate, including a home victory against Northern Nash.

Southern Nash’s Ishmael Rodriguez (left) tries to penetrate the Rocky Mount defense during last Thursday afternoon’s conference soccer showdown.

ROCKY MOUNT -- North Carolina Wesleyan College’s 2014-15 men’s basketball campaign will begin Nov. 21-22 at the South Region Challenge on the campus of Shenandoah University in Winchester, Va.
On Nov. 14, the Battling Bishops will play an exhibition game against the East Carolina University Pirates in Greenville.
NCWC’s first home event will be Nov. 25 versus Mary Washington College.

SPRING HOPE -- The Nash County Parks and Recreation Department conducted its annual NFL Punt, Pass and Kick event on Aug. 7 at the Spaulding Resource Center in Spring Hope.
Winners in each age group advanced to the sectional round, scheduled for Oct. 5 at 2 p.m. at Herman Park in Goldsboro.

ROCKY MOUNT -- Listed are recent results from the Rocky Mount Parks and Recreation Department’s Hot Shot Youth Soccer League:

FERRUM, VA. -- Senior Jacques Alston rushed for a career-high 218 yards and three touchdowns to lead his North Carolina Wesleyan College football team to a 34-30 USA South victory at Ferrum College last Saturday.
Alston and teammate Brice Wordsworth also hauled in scoring catches to pace the Battling Bishops, who evened their record at 2-2 on the season, 1-1 in conference play.

WILSON -- The Nash County Firebirds continued their 2014 Eastern North Carolina Football League schedule last Saturday with a road meeting against WYU-The SPOT at Wilson Hunt High School.
Under ENCFL rules, scores aren’t kept for the Rookie League games. But once again, the Nash County Firebirds’ rookies put together a strong performance -- and showed plenty of promise for the future.